Sr. Behavioral Health Counselor

Community Hope • Chester, NJ

5d

About The Position

The Senior Behavioral Health Counselor assists with the daily management of a community-based transitional housing residence (group home) and provides direct adult rehabilitative support services to consumers. The role monitors daily service implementation and staff duties, supports medication coordination and staff scheduling, and assists with referrals, placements, and staff training. It also oversees clinical and administrative documentation, residential records, safety standards, maintenance coordination, household finances, consumer payments, monthly reporting, and transitions into and out of the residence. The position provides on-site and substitute coverage when necessary.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• One of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree in mental health, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, nursing, or a related discipline; an LPN license plus two years of related work or life experience; or a high school diploma plus four years of related mental health experience.
• At least one year of experience in mental health or human services.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the daily implementation of direct services and staff duties.
• Monitor staff performance in daily activities.
• Coordinate and follow up on consumer medications in conjunction with the Assistant Program Coordinator.
• Establish, maintain, and approve changes to staff schedules, and report changes to the supervisor.
• Utilize supervision.
• Assist the Assistant Program Coordinator with coordinating referrals and placements with other residential services and community agencies.
• Assist the Assistant Program Coordinator in ensuring staff complete Core Competency training requirements.
• Review clinical records and ensure the accuracy of reporting and charting.
• Ensure clinical and administrative documentation is timely and consistent with program procedures.
• Provide on-site and substitute coverage when necessary.
• Maintain and monitor residential records, including staff minutes, fire drill records, chore lists, menus, medication logs, daily logs, house meeting minutes, and clinical documentation.
• Implement and maintain appropriate safety standards.
• Report repair and maintenance requests, coordinate repair scheduling, and submit supply and furniture requests as needed.
• Manage food and petty cash accounts.
• Collect rent, food, phone, and cable payments from consumers and ensure the safe keeping of consumer funds.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Assist with transitioning new consumers into the residence and discharging or transitioning outgoing consumers to other services.

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off.
• Birthday holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED